Adams
Census-designated place in Adams County, Illinois

Adams is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Adams County, Illinois, with 75 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 771 ft (235 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burton, 3.7 miles NW.
- 75residents (2020 Census)
- 771 ftelevation · 235 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 62360ZIP code
About Adams
Adams is an unincorporated town in Burton Township, Adams County, Illinois, United States, approximately 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Quincy. It is tracked by the census bureau as a census-designated place.
Adams was laid out in 1838 and as of the 2020 census, had a population of 75.
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Adams had 75 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 75 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Adams at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 75 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8709° N, 91.1999° W |
| ZIP code | 62360 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1700191 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Adams
- Burton3.7 mi NW
- Payson4.4 mi SW
- Liberty5.0 mi E
- Richfield5.9 mi SE
- Plainville6.0 mi S
- Fall Creek8.3 mi SW
- Columbus8.5 mi N
- Kingston9.8 mi E
- Fowler10.0 mi N
- Quincy10.5 mi NW
- Paloma10.6 mi N
- Hull11.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Adams
What county is Adams in?
Adams is in Adams County, Illinois.
What is the population of Adams, IL?
75 people lived in Adams at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Adams, IL?
The ZIP code of Adams is 62360.
What is the elevation of Adams?
771 feet (235 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Adams?
Burton (3.7 mi), Payson (4.4 mi), Liberty (5.0 mi), Richfield (5.9 mi), Plainville (6.0 mi).
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